Information Sessions

If you are considering weight loss surgery, we require you to attend one of our free information sessions prior to making an appointment with our surgical staff. The information sessions are the second Tuesday of every month from 6 - 7 p.m.

Our Center of Excellence program takes a comphrehensive approach to weight loss surgery. Individuals undergo extensive education along with a medical and psychological work up prior to surgery. Our multidisciplinary team approach addresses the psychological, physical and nutritional needs of each patient.

Patients are offered ongoing education throughout the pre- and post surgical process through our support groups and educational library.

If an individual decides to have surgery, there are three types of surgery offered at Flagstaff Medical Center. Surgery is not a quick fix. It is a tool to allow individuals who suffer from obesity to lose weight and reduce or eliminate diseases related to obesity such as diabetes, sleep apnea, hypertension and acid reflux disease. Entire lifestyle changes are needed to be successful, such as exercising regularly and eating healthy.